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Ms. Phelan from Hayward, CA is requesting flexible seating through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Inviting Comfortable Library!

Help me give my students an inviting comfortable reading area for my library. I would also love to start having a classroom with alternative seating options for students and this is a start for our class!

FULLY FUNDED! Ms. Phelan's classroom raised $720

This project is fully funded

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Celebrate Hispanic & Latinx Heritage Month

This project is a part of the Hispanic & Latinx Heritage Month celebration because it supports a Latino teacher or a school where the majority of students are Latino.

My Project

This project will give my students some alternative places to sit as well as some soft lighting and comfort within our classroom.

I would love to create a space to read in where students can sit comfortably and get lost in a book.

This project will help me create this for my students. I would also love to have alternative seating in my classroom rather than just desks, so when they are working independently, they may have the option to work in a more comfortable space for them. This will also allow them to be more successful in their work.

Ms. Phelan Cherryland Elementary School Grades 3-5

Equity Focus

This project directly supports students at a historically underfunded school. Learn more about our Equity Focus.

This project will directly impact historically underfunded classrooms.

Hayward, CA View local requests

More than three‑quarters of students from low‑income households Data about students' economic need comes from the National Center for Education Statistics, via our partners at MDR Education. Learn more

30 students impacted 9donors

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Where Your Donation Goes

Materials Cost Quantity Total
Big Joe Foam Beanbag Chair, Imperial Fufton, Black Plush • Amazon Business $198.58 1 $198.58
MyGift 4 Panel Vintage Gray Wood Chalkboard Room Divider, Folding Writable Privacy Screen • Amazon Business $169.98 1 $169.98
Impact Bungee Chair, Portable Folding Chair, Web, Black • Amazon Business $58.48 1 $58.48
Simple Designs Home LF1014-WHT Etagere Organizer Storage Shelf Linen Shade Floor Lamp, White • Amazon Business $39.87 1 $39.87
HUYAW Colorful You Can Do Hard Things Inspirational Quotes Throw Pillow Cover, Motivational Gifts, Teen Girl Boy Pillow Case 18 x 18 Inch Home Bedroom Office Dorm Bed Sofa Decor Set of 2 • Amazon Business $19.99 1 $19.99
Light Up Letters LED Letters - Colorful Letters with Lights, Battery Powered Color Changing Marquee Light Up Letters for Party Birthday Wedding Bar Christmas Decoration (D) • Amazon Business $9.99 1 $9.99
Light Up Letters LED Letters - Colorful Letters with Lights, Battery Powered Color Changing Marquee Light Up Letters for Party Birthday Wedding Bar Christmas Decoration (R) • Amazon Business $9.99 1 $9.99
Light Up Letters LED Letters - Colorful Lighted Letters Night Lights, Battery Powered Color Changing Marquee Light Up Letters for Party Birthday Wedding Bar Christmas Decoration (E) • Amazon Business $9.99 1 $9.99
Light Up Letters Letter Lights - Colorful LED Letters Lights Alphabet, Battery Powered Color Changing Marquee Light Up Letters for Party Birthday Wedding Bar Christmas Decoration (A) • Amazon Business $8.99 1 $8.99

Materials cost

$525.86

Vendor shipping charges

FREE

Sales tax

$48.12

3rd party payment processing fee

$7.89

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$611.87

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$107.98

Total project goal

$719.85

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

$719.85

5 Donors

-$459.92

Donations toward project cost

-$390.93

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$68.99

Matching donations from our partners

-$259.93

Match offers toward project cost

-$220.94

Match offers to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$38.99

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$0.00

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